The seventh seminar in the "Hanafi-Maturidi Understanding of Religion" series, organized by the Faculty of Theology of KTMU for the instructors of the Quran study course for girls in Bishkek, was held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 3:30 PM.
The speaker of this session was Dr. Khaiitmirza SOTVOLDIEV, a faculty member at the Faculty of Theology, KTMU. Dr. SOTVOLDIEV gave a presentation titled "Maturidi's Understanding of Tafsir." In his presentation, he explored in detail the approach of Imam Maturidi, one of the key figures in classical kalam and tafsir literature, to the Quran and his method of interpretation. The presentation highlighted how Maturidi’s rationalist approach, prioritizing reason, brought unique perspectives to Quranic exegesis. Special attention was given to his work "Te'vîlâtu'l-Kuran," discussing how the balance between text (nas) and reason is maintained in the interpretation of verses. The seminar also covered Maturidi's tafsir understanding and the contributions he made to Quranic exegesis. Participants gained detailed insights into Maturidi’s thought system and methodological approach.
At the end of the program, participants had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in further discussion on the topic.